Tea-Infused Fruit Medley
Daily Recipe: June 30, 2023
Celebrate June with a refreshing and unique dessert inspired by Chinese cuisine. This recipe combines the flavors of seasonal fruits and a delicate tea-infused syrup, creating a beautiful and flavorful dish.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Mixed seasonal fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, pineapple) - 2 cups
- Water - 2 cups
- Loose-leaf green tea - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🍓🥝🍍 Wash and cut fruitsCut them into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
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Step 2 - 🌡️🍵 Boil water, add tea, steepIn a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the loose-leaf green tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
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Step 3 - 🍵🗑️ Strain and return teaStrain the tea, discarding the tea leaves, and return the infused tea to the saucepan.
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Step 4 - 🍋🌡️ Mix sugar, lemon juice, simmerStir until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer for about 10 minutes or until the syrup thickens slightly.
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Step 5 - 🥄🍊 Let syrup cool, arrange fruitsRemove the syrup from heat and let it cool completely. Then, arrange the mixed seasonal fruits on a serving platter or individual plates, creating an appealing pattern.
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Step 6 - 🍯✨ Drizzle syrup over fruitsEnsure each piece is lightly coated.
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Step 7 - 🍽️🍓 Serve and enjoy!Enjoy!
Additional
Feel free to experiment with different types of tea to infuse the syrup with unique flavors. You can also garnish the fruit medley with freshly torn mint leaves for an extra pop of freshness. This dessert is a light and healthy option, perfect for hot summer days. Get creative and involve your kids in arranging the fruits on the platter to make it a fun family activity.